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J847 NNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 NNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 106,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator lens has condensation in it

Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,147 miles

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Fail 27 Sep 2006 102,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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J847 NNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J847 NNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of J847 NNH?

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What year was J847 NNH registered?

J847 NNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J847 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J847 NNH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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